- present participle of blush.
blushing
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In “Ready or Not,” Weaving’s blushing bride-to-be, Grace, discovers that she’s marrying into a family of devil-worshippers who sold their souls for eternal wealth, and they must sacrifice her to keep the money rolling in.
From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2026
Fans have been delighting in his expressive range, with his wide eyes, blushing cheeks and gaping jaw regularly stealing the show, and memes spreading across social media in tribute.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026
A gallery blushing in a deep wine color, with the theme of “Leisure and Labor in the American Metropolis,” is almost ready.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2025
“If we give $20,000 to charity, and get half a million followers, I’ll conduct a reveal,” he told me, laughing and blushing.
From Slate ● Dec. 17, 2024
Anya wasn’t sure if dragons were capable of blushing, but to her, he looked a shade of deeper red.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word